Do you think this metal sign is from a diner?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Lucille.b, Nov 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM.

  1. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Got this a while ago. There is a little slide in area for a metal insert that I assume would have had different soup names. (Nothing came with this when I got it, so don't have those.) 2 holes on the bottom for some kind of display. We may not find exactly where it came from, but sort of a cool piece if you don't mind the rust. I hope people are still collecting old signs!

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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    looks legit..... maybe 60's....
     
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  3. Drew

    Drew Well-Known Member

    Besides the obvious spots with paint loss, the rust stains will come off with a 000 steel wool pad and little mineral oil. A real vintage piece IMO, in an era where they make tons of repro metal signs.
     
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  4. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Looks legit to me and likely a diner sign.I'd guess 99% of the 'antique' signs on Ebay are repros,counterfeits.The thing going for this sign's authenticity is it's not really worth counterfeiting-the fakers generally go for the more 'glamorous' expensive subjects and graphics like Levis,Petroliana,Booze,Gambling,Aviation,etc.
    An exception for Campbell's Soup would be this 1900-05 tin litho sign,which have gone from 20-100K from excellent to minty examples.
    Here's a link-
    https://live.antiqueadvertising.com/lots/view/1-93Y9V8/campbell-soup-american-flag-tin-litho-sign
     
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  5. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Now when I try to upload an image all I'm getting is-'The following error occurred:You do not have permission to view this page or perform this action.'
    I also get-'The following error occurred:The uploaded file was not an image as expected.'
    PS- Links (see above) still work.
     
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  6. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Snafu? Fubar? Sigh...
     
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  7. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Too true Amigo-not exactly the Black death, but doubt AI's gonna be much fun ?
     
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  8. Kronos

    Kronos Well-Known Member

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  10. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    That's happening to me, too. But I'm able to get by it by using the "More Options..." button at the bottom right of the text box.
     
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  11. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

  12. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It most likely dates to the late 1950s when Campbell's ran an ad campaign with that tag line. Doubt it was a Campbell's promotional piece; if it were, it would be branded.

    Debora
     
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  13. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Thanks, all. I got it at a garage sale of someone who collected vintage pieces. At one time I thought it would be fun to use in some way in my own house, but it has sat languishing in a drawer for 3 years so time to list it!

    Thanks for all the thoughts and links! :)
     
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